The announced resignation of Andrew Wheeler now finds Matt Alexander-Hildebrand elevated to the post of Chairman for the Kankakee County Board. Hildebrand had been serving as Vice-Chair. Wheeler's departure leaves a vacancy...
On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is sponsoring the 27th nationwide “Prescription Drug Take Back” initiative. The “Take Back” initiative seeks to prevent prescription drug abuse and theft...
The Hallowen season finds the Watseka park District hosting its annual Kid's Costume Parade Wednesday evening. The family event invites families to share the fun with registration beginning at 5 pm, just north of the...
Building community awareness about domestic violence will be highlighted Thursday in Kankakee. Harbor House invited people to attend the 6th annual Candlelight Vigil on the Kankakee Courthoue lawn at 6:30 pm. The...
The Village of Bourbonnais informing the public of the closing of Larry Power Road, beginning today (Tuesday 10/22). The week-long closrue is from U-S Route 45/52 east to Route 50. Weather permitting, the re-opening...
The 97th National FFA Convention & Expo begins Tuesday in Indianapolis. Officials expect 70,000 attendees from across the country to share inspiring stories. A week of celebration will feature the National FFA...
Fifty to sixty firefighters helped battle a large field fire Sunday east of Rossville. Breezy winds fueled the fire which destroyed 80 acres of corn, according to Rossville Fire. One fireman suffered a burn...
In Livingston County -- a convicted sexual predator was sentenced to 180 days in the County Jail, served 2 years probation and must register as a sex offender for 10 years. But new charges from this past summer now finds Jeff...
A Boil Order issued over the weekend in Crescent City is in place until further notice. Electrical issues with the pumps forced the boil order Saturday. No school today (Monday) or Tuesday for Grade school students. ...
Area hospitals and medical clinics are urging women to get mamograms during this Beast Cancer Awareness Month. The Illinois Office of Comptroller is working to bring greater attention to women’s health care and cancer...
